Dallas Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said.
"We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into every moment.
"I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in last appearance
- Former Western Michigan standout
Memory and Influence
His sudden passing has left a void in the NFL community, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.
